Minnesota Administrative Code

1311.0903 SECTION 903, BUILDING ELEMENTS AND MATERIALS. Section 903.2.1 Separation required. IEBC section 903.2.1 is amended to read as follows: 903.2.1 Separation required. Where the work area is in any attached dwelling unit in Group R-3 occupancies, walls separating the dwelli…

1311.0907 SECTION 907, ENERGY CONSERVATION. IEBC section 907.1 is amended to read as follows: 907.1 Minimum requirements. For energy conservation requirements, see Minnesota Rules, chapters 1322 and 1323, as applicable. Statutory Authority: MS s 326B.02; 326B.101; 326B.106 Histor…

1311.0908 [Renumbered 1311.0907] Published Electronically: March 31, 2020

1311.1006 SECTION 1006, STRUCTURAL. The exception to IEBC section 1006.1 is amended to read as follows: Exception: Structural elements whose demand-capacity ratio considering the change of occupancy is not more than 105 percent of the demand-capacity ratio based on previously app…

1311.1009 SECTION 1009, PLUMBING. IEBC section 1009.1 is amended to read as follows: 1009.1 Increased demand. Where the occupancy of an existing building or part of an existing building is changed such that the new occupancy is subject to increased or different plumbing fixture r…

1311.1010 [Renumbered 1311.1009] Published Electronically: March 31, 2020

1311.1011 SECTION 1011, CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION. Subpart 1. Section 1011.1.1 Compliance with chapter 9. IEBC section 1011.1.1 is amended to read as follows: 1011.1.1 Compliance with chapter 9. The requirements of IEBC chapter 9 shall be applicable throughout the buildi…

1311.1012 [Renumbered 1311.1011] Published Electronically: March 31, 2020

1311.1103 SECTION 1103, STRUCTURAL. Subpart 1. Section 1103.1 Additional gravity loads. IEBC section 1103.1 is amended to read as follows: 1103.1 Additional gravity loads. Any existing gravity load-carrying structural element for which an addition and its related alterations caus…

1311.1105 SECTION 1105, CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS IN GROUPS I-1, I-2, I-4, AND R. IEBC section 1105.1 is amended to read as follows: 1105.1 Carbon monoxide alarms in existing portions of a building. Where an addition is made to a building or structure of a Group I-1, I-2, I-4, or R …

1311.1106 SECTION 1106, STORM SHELTERS. IEBC section 1106.1 is amended to read as follows: 1106.1 Addition to a Group E occupancy. Where an addition with an occupant load of 50 or more is made to an existing Group E occupancy, the addition shall have a storm shelter constructed i…

1311.1201 SECTION 1201, GENERAL. IEBC section 1201.2 is amended to read as follows: 1201.2 Report. A historic building undergoing alteration or change of occupancy shall be investigated and evaluated. A written report shall be prepared and filed with the code official by a regist…

1311.1301 [Renumbered 1311.1401] 1311.1301 SECTION 1301, GENERAL. Subpart 1. Section 1301.2 Applicability. IEBC section 1301.2 is amended to read as follows: 1301.2 Applicability. Structures existing prior to the effective date of this code, in which there is work involving addit…

1311.1302 [Renumbered 1311.1402] Published Electronically: March 31, 2020

1311.1401 [Renumbered 1311.1301] 1311.1401 SECTION 1401, GENERAL. IEBC section 1401.2 is amended to read as follows: 1401.2 Conformance. Buildings that are unsafe, as provided in Minnesota Rules, part 1300.0180, shall not be moved. Any repair, alteration, or change of occupancy u…

1311.1402 SECTION 1402, REQUIREMENTS. Subpart 1. Section 1402.3 Wind loads. IEBC section 1402.3 is amended to read as follows: 1402.3 Wind loads. Buildings shall comply with International Building Code wind provisions, as applicable. Exceptions: 1. Detached one- and two-family dw…

1315.0200 SCOPE. Subpart 1. Title. This chapter shall be known and cited as the "Minnesota Electrical Code." Subp. 1a. Electrical code. All new electrical wiring, apparatus, and equipment for electric light, heat, power, technology circuits and systems, and alarm and communicatio…

1320.0900 [Renumbered 1320.0630] Published Electronically: May 9, 1997

1320.1000 [Renumbered 1320.0635] Published Electronically: May 9, 1997

1320.1100 [Renumbered 1320.0640] Published Electronically: May 9, 1997

1320.1200 [Renumbered 1320.0645] Published Electronically: May 9, 1997

1320.1300 [Renumbered 1320.0650] Published Electronically: May 9, 1997

1320.1400 [Renumbered 1320.0655] Published Electronically: May 9, 1997

1320.1650 [Renumbered 1320.0660] Published Electronically: May 9, 1997

1320.1700 [Renumbered 1320.0665] Published Electronically: May 9, 1997

1320.1850 [Renumbered 1320.0670] Published Electronically: May 9, 1997

1320.1900 [Renumbered 1320.0680] Published Electronically: May 9, 1997

1320.2000 [Renumbered 1320.0785] Published Electronically: May 9, 1997

1322.0010 ADOPTION OF INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE (IECC) BY REFERENCE. Subpart 1. General. Chapters 2(RE) to 5(RE) of the Residential Provisions of the 2012 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) as promulgated by the International Code Council, I…

1322.0015 ADMINISTRATION AND PURPOSE. Subpart 1. Administration. This code shall be administered according to chapter 1300. Subp. 2. Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to establish a minimum code of standards for the construction, reconstruction, alteration, and repair of re…

1322.0030 REFERENCES TO OTHER INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL (ICC) CODES. Subpart 1. Generally. References to other codes and standards promulgated by the International Code Council in the International Energy Conservation Code are modified in this part. Subp. 2. Building code. Refer…

1322.0040 ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE CRITERIA. Procedures relating to the administration and enforcement pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 326B.101, are contained in Minnesota Rules, chapter 1300, Minnesota Building Code Administration, which govern the application of this co…

1322.0100 ADMINISTRATION FOR RESIDENTIAL ENERGY. Subpart 1. Administration. In addition to the application of Minnesota Rules, chapter 1300, the administrative requirements in this part shall apply. Subp. 2. Scope. This code applies to residential buildings and associated systems…

1322.0103 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS. Construction documents shall be drawn to scale upon suitable material. Electronic media documents are permitted to be submitted when approved by the building official. Construction documents shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location…

1322.0201 SECTION R201, GENERAL. IECC section R201.4 is amended to read as follows: R201.4 Terms not defined. Where terms are not defined through the methods authorized by this chapter, the Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary, available at www.m-w.com, shall be considered as pr…

1322.0202 SECTION R202, GENERAL DEFINITIONS. Subpart 1. Amended definitions. IECC section R202 is modified by amending the following definitions to read as follows: ACCESSIBLE. Signifies access that requires the removal of an access panel or similar removable obstruction. APPROVE…

1322.0303 SECTION R303, MATERIALS, SYSTEMS, AND EQUIPMENT. Subpart 1. Section R303.1. IECC section R303.1 is amended to read as follows: R303.1 Identification. Materials, systems, and equipment shall be identified in a manner that will allow a determination of compliance with the…

1322.0401 SECTION R401, GENERAL. IECC section R401.3 is amended to read as follows: R401.3 Certificate (mandatory). A building certificate shall be completed and posted on or in the electrical distribution panel by the builder or registered design professional. The certificate sh…

1322.0402 SECTION R402, BUILDING THERMAL ENVELOPE. Subpart 1. Table R402.1.1. IECC Table R402.1.1 is amended to read as follows: Table R402.1.1 Insulation and fenestration requirements by component.a Climate Zone Fenestration U-Factorb Skylightb U-Factor Glazed Fenestration SHGCb…

1322.0403 SECTION R403, SYSTEMS. Subpart 1. Section R403.2.1. IECC section R403.2.1, Insulation (prescriptive), is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following: R403.2.1 Insulation (prescriptive). All outdoor air intakes, exhaust, supply, and return air ducts and plenu…

1322.0500 CHAPTER 5(RE) REFERENCED STANDARDS. Chapter 5(RE) of the 2012 IECC is amended by adding the following referenced standards: A. Standard reference number: ASHRAE Standard 52.2, Method of Testing General Ventilation Air-Cleaning Devices for Removal Efficiency by Particle …

1323.0001 TITLE. This chapter is known as the Minnesota Commercial Energy Code. Statutory Authority: MS s 326B.02; 326B.101; 326B.106; 326B.13 History: 33 SR 1473 Published Electronically: June 17, 2009

1323.0005 ADMINISTRATION AND PURPOSE. Subpart 1. Administration. This code shall be administered in accordance with chapter 1300. Subp. 2. Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to establish a minimum code of standards for the construction, reconstruction, alteration, and repair…

1323.0010 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF ASHRAE STANDARD 90.1. Subpart 1. General. Sections 1 to 12, Normative Appendix A, Normative Appendix C, and Normative Appendix G of the 2019 edition of ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1 Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential …

1323.0020 REFERENCES TO OTHER CODES. Subpart 1. General. References to the building code or applicable code in this code mean the Minnesota State Building Code as described in Minnesota Rules, part 1300.0050. Subp. 2. [Repealed, 47 SR 983] Subp. 3. [Repealed, 47 SR 983] Subp. 4. …

1323.0030 ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE CRITERIA. Procedures relating to the administration and enforcement of this code under Minnesota Statutes, section 326B.101, are contained in Minnesota Rules, chapter 1300, Minnesota Administration Code, which govern the application of this code…

1323.0210 SECTION 2, SCOPE. Subpart 1. ASHRAE 90.1 section 2.1. ASHRAE 90.1 section 2.1 is amended to read as follows: 2.1 This standard provides: a. minimum energy-efficient requirements for the design and construction, and a plan for operation and maintenance of: 1. new buildin…